Adventist Health White Memorial to Close Pediatrics Inpatient Unit

After thoughtful consideration, our Pediatrics Inpatient Unit will close on December 31, 2025, with our last admission on December 22, 2025. This difficult decision follows several years of significantly declining pediatric volumes, a trend seen across the healthcare industry.

While this pediatric inpatient unit close, our commitment to the health and well-being of the children in our community is unwavering. Our Emergency Room will continue to treat children and is EDAP licensed and approved to receive children from 911 calls. We are NOT closing Labor & Delivery, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), or any of our maternity services. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What changes are happening with the Adventist Health White Memorial pediatric unit in Los Angeles?
A: After thoughtful consideration, our Pediatrics Inpatient Unit will close on December 31, 2025, with our last admission on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Q: Why is the pediatric inpatient unit closing?
A: This difficult decision follows several years of significantly declining pediatric volumes, a trend seen across the healthcare industry.

Q: Will Adventist Health White Memorial provide emergency care for children?
A: Yes, our Emergency Room will continue to treat children and is EDAP licensed and approved to receive children from 911 calls and provide critical life-saving care. In addition, we are currently in the process of EDAP certification for our Montebello hospital.

Q: What are the plans for a pediatric patient who needs longer hospitalization after emergency care?
A: We have established partnerships with other hospitals in the Los Angeles area. Our Adventist Health White Memorial team will coordinate and ensure smooth transfers for every child in need.

Q: Will Labor & Delivery continue to be open?
A: Yes, we are not closing Labor & Delivery or any of our maternity services. We will continue to provide expert maternity care for our community.

Q: Will the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit remain open?
A: Yes, we are not closing our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The NICU will remain open to serve the needs of our tiniest patients.

Q: What will happen to the pediatrics unit associates?
A: Our Human Resources team is committed to working one-on-one with each impacted associate to talk through next steps, including applying for other positions within our organization, and answer any questions.

Q: What are the closest hospitals that offer inpatient pediatric services?
A: The three (3) nearest facilities that offer this service are as follows:

• Los Angeles General Medical Center
  2051 Marengo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
  323-409-1000

• Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
  4650 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
  323-660-2450

• Children’s Hospital of Orange County
  1201 W. La Veta Ave., Orange, CA 92868
  714-583-6810

We are deeply grateful to all who have served and supported our Pediatrics Unit over its many years of operation. Their expert medical care and compassion have touched generations of children.